Description:
- Plumb bob built in the first half of the 18th century, incomplete.
- The weight is 10,5 cm high, 6,2 cm in diameter and weighs 553 gr.
- The plumb bob, made entirely of bronze, is in the shape of a double cone, with a noticeably spherical tip. The tip is very worn.
- It has a fixed head and is of Ottoman origin. Along the body, it has turned grooves of subtle depth, creating a harmonious overall effect.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.
Conservation and Damage:
- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation, although the weight has many knocks and scratches, both on the edges and edges, as well as on the faces.
- The casting of the weight is good, with no imperfections.
- A spectacular patina is preserved all over the plumb bob.
- The plumb bob shows wear typical of it
Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
3238 - Ottoman Turkish plumb bob without nut. 18Th C....